Cocaine will remain the most significant drug threat to
Delaware. The drug is readily available, frequently abused, and the
distribution and abuse of cocaine, particularly crack, are more often
associated with violent crime in the state than any other illicit drug.
Dominican criminal groups, African American and Caucasian local
independent dealers, and local street gangs such as Bloods, Latin Kings,
and Hilltop Hustlers will remain the primary transporters and distributors
of cocaine in Delaware.

South American heroin will continue to pose a serious
threat to Delaware. The drug is readily available and commonly abused.
Treatment and mortality data reflect the magnitude of the threat, and
there are no indications that the threat will decrease in the near future.
African American and Caucasian local independent dealers, Dominican
criminal groups, and local street gangs will continue to dominate heroin
transportation and distribution in the state.

Marijuana will remain the most readily available and
widely abused illicit drug in Delaware. Mexico-produced marijuana will
continue to be the most prevalent type available in the state; however,
locally produced marijuana also will continue to be available.

MDMA will remain the most widely distributed and abused
ODD in Delaware. Dominican criminal groups are now distributing MDMA,
which could lead to increased availability because of these groups'
established drug distribution networks. Diverted pharmaceuticals,
particularly OxyContin, Ritalin, Vicodin, and Xanax, are becoming
increasingly available and abused, thus presenting a growing threat to the
state.

Methamphetamine will continue to pose a low drug threat to
Delaware because the production, distribution, and abuse of the drug have
remained low for several years, and there are no indications that this
will change.